Quadrupel - Oak Aged Batch #20
La Trappe Trappist - Abdij O.L.V. Koningshoeven in Berkel-Enschot, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands š³š±
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Series Out of Production|
Score
8.06
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BATCH 20 (blended in July 2015) was distributed as follows:
Type in BATCH
Cognac 34%
Rum 33%
New Oak High Toast 33%
The Oak Aged Batch 20 is a very exclusive batch, available only at our Tasting Hall and Monastery Shop. It is ripened in rum and cognac casks as well as in new oak casks. The cognac casks are made from French Limousin oak: traditionally the casks for cognac. This striking combination gives the batch a very complex, rich, fine aroma and flavour. The typical almond and vanilla scent of rum and the prominent, floral, sweet scent of cognac significantly enhance the aroma of Quadrupel. A unique aspect is that this Oak Aged has rested in rum casks for 5 years, giving this batch an exceptionally lovely dark colour and creating a well-balanced beer.
Type in BATCH
Cognac 34%
Rum 33%
New Oak High Toast 33%
The Oak Aged Batch 20 is a very exclusive batch, available only at our Tasting Hall and Monastery Shop. It is ripened in rum and cognac casks as well as in new oak casks. The cognac casks are made from French Limousin oak: traditionally the casks for cognac. This striking combination gives the batch a very complex, rich, fine aroma and flavour. The typical almond and vanilla scent of rum and the prominent, floral, sweet scent of cognac significantly enhance the aroma of Quadrupel. A unique aspect is that this Oak Aged has rested in rum casks for 5 years, giving this batch an exceptionally lovely dark colour and creating a well-balanced beer.
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7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7.5
Flavor 7.5
Texture 7
Overall 7
Obviously aged sample Slightly paler cognac-noyac coloured beer, headless. Spirit - rum is faintly recognisable -, brandy. There is (indeed) toast traceable. Raisins, figs, old wine. Mild sweetness, more thanks to the alcohol than to anything else. Bit nutty, aged (lightly fortified) wine. Preserved fruit. Serious alcoholwarming, light -burn; quite slick, oily feel, bit viscous. Quite good but paling a tad compared to the #19.
Tried
from Bottle
at
Kulminator
on 28 Jun 2023
at 06:26
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Flesje gekregen van Tomhendriksen. Donkerbruin bier met matig schuim. Aroma van vanille, hout, vijgen en pruimen. De smaak is zoet, fruitig ook komt de cognac en vanille naar boven. De pittige smaak van de alcohol blijft even hangen.
Tried
on 22 Mar 2020
at 22:47
8.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9.5
Fles gekregen van Roelzie1986, thuis geprobeerd met LiekevdV en KoenvD. Het is heeft een donkerrode tot bruine kleur, medium beige schuimkraag. Het aroma is mout, zoet, licht hout, cognac. De smaak is zoet, cognac, houtig met tonen van vanille.
Tried
on 21 Mar 2020
at 22:21
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
375ml bottle, drunk on my birthday. Thanks JefVerstraete for this. Pours a deep brown, small off-white head. Aroma has vanilla, oak, cognac, fruits, malt grain. Palate is oily, smooth, very low carbonation remaining. Aged rich caramel seems to have taken dominance over the years, marrying well with the cognac, though some pleasant vanilla, oak & rum remains, alongside some fruity port notes. Much prefer fresh oak-aged, but this has its moments.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Sep 2019
at 08:29
8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9
Corked bottle. dark amber color. Alcohol, rhum, vanilla and a hint of cognac in the aroma. The rhum is dominating. Malty sweet thinnish alcoholic flavor with loads of rhum, pear and vanilla. Hints of oak and cognac. Bubblegum. Candied fruit. Complex and tasty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2019
at 12:05
8.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle @ home. Dark chestnut brown colour, thin layer of beige creamy foam. Sweet nose of plums, dried fruit, oak, vanilla, bourbon, cognac. Light vinous. Again a very nice Oak Aged version but not the best.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Oct 2018
at 08:07
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
20th January 2018
Hazy deep amber brown beer, small cream colour head. Palate is light and smooth, reasonable fine carbonation. Smooth soft malts, light creamy sweetness. Very smooth and pleasing cognac brandy. Light fruity citric peel underneath. Trace of vanilla. Smooth light finish. Comes together extremely well, light and easy drinking but plenty of barrel character. La Trappe OA continues to fascinate.
Hazy deep amber brown beer, small cream colour head. Palate is light and smooth, reasonable fine carbonation. Smooth soft malts, light creamy sweetness. Very smooth and pleasing cognac brandy. Light fruity citric peel underneath. Trace of vanilla. Smooth light finish. Comes together extremely well, light and easy drinking but plenty of barrel character. La Trappe OA continues to fascinate.
Tried
on 20 Jan 2018
at 16:34
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
Bottle at home, 29th July 17. Pours dark Amber. Aroma is rich fruit, caramel, barrel and booze. Taste is complex, sweet, very smooth, easy drinking, I get the cognac and Iām for sure, woody notes. I served this slightly too cold, probably, and the beer improved as it warmed. Excellent, but I have had better in the series.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jul 2017
at 02:29
9.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 10
Texture 6
Overall 9.5
375 ml bottle. Cork went flying... Pours a red mahogany with moderate persistent head. Aromas of mild oak, sweet malts, toffee and sugary raisins. Flavors follow same, mild oakiness and slightly sweet but perfectly balanced. Warm finish. A sipping beer on par with a big brandy or drambuie. Presented perfectly at the Kulminator. Extra point!
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Jun 2017
at 15:09